Xiaogang Actually Issued a Challenge!?

Yu Xiaogang's gaze swept over Qian Mo and the other three.

When he saw that Qian Mo was accompanied by three beauties—one young and two grown—his eyes could not help flashing with jealousy.

Damn it, why was his companion just some stinking man from a commoner background? He wanted soft, sweet-smelling female companions too!

Yu Xiaogang thought he had hidden that little emotion well, unaware that it had all fallen within Qian Mo's perception.

Qian Mo raised an eyebrow, vaguely guessing Yu Xiaogang's intentions.

Just then, Yu Xiaogang tugged at Flender beside him.

"Flender, release your soul power with me."

Although Flender did not understand why, he still did as Yu Xiaogang said out of trust in his knowledge.

For a moment, faint fluctuations of soul power began radiating from their bodies.

Liu Erlong frowned. She sensed that her own Martial Soul had actually reacted!

At the same time, Yu Xiaogang's suspicions were completely confirmed, and his burning gaze locked onto the youthful, vibrant Liu Erlong.

Although three-person Martial Soul Fusion Techniques were rare, Yu Xiaogang had read extensively and knew they were not impossible. His face immediately lit up with excitement. "Miss, did you feel it? Our soul powers are resonating with each other!"

Liu Erlong merely gave a calm hum.

"So what?"

That indifferent reaction and answer instantly froze Yu Xiaogang's smile on his face.

This was a sign of a Martial Soul Fusion Technique!

Why was this beauty not excited at all?

Yu Xiaogang quickly came to a realization.

Martial Soul Fusion Techniques were indeed something many Soul Masters dreamed of obtaining.

But due to their rarity, most Soul Masters only knew that such a special soul skill existed without understanding how it worked.

Thus, Yu Xiaogang assumed Liu Erlong lacked knowledge in this area and smiled as he spoke.

"Miss, the resonance between our Martial Souls and soul powers proves that we possess a Martial Soul Fusion Technique. If you do not understand it, I can explain in detail what a Martial Soul Fusion Technique is.

Would you be willing to have a thorough, in-depth discussion with me?"

Under Yu Xiaogang's expectant gaze, Liu Erlong rejected him without a second thought.

"Sorry, I have my own companions, and I'm not interested in the Martial Soul Fusion Technique you mentioned. Please leave."

In an instant, Yu Xiaogang's smile completely froze, and he roared madly within his heart.

Damn it, damn it, what was this? This was a Martial Soul Fusion Technique! What did she mean by rejecting me so casually?

You stupid woman, did you even understand the value of a Martial Soul Fusion Technique? If I could perform one with you, I would no longer be a useless waste in my family!

Flender, standing to the side, saw Yu Xiaogang's embarrassment.

His shifty eyes rolled as he noticed that Qian Mo's group of four all looked somewhat travel-worn and disheveled. He said, "Beauty, won't you reconsider?

This is a Martial Soul Fusion Technique. If we successfully cultivate it, we will definitely become renowned throughout the continent.

By then, we'll have wealth, fame, and status. You won't have to work so hard, running all over the place with a group like you do now."

After saying that, Flender looked hopefully at Liu Erlong, hoping his bait would tempt her.

But this time, Liu Erlong could not even be bothered to speak. She simply waved her hand, then smilingly pointed with her chopsticks at a dish she had just eaten.

Grinning at Qian Mo, she said,

"Qian Mo, the flavor of these meatballs is so unusual. Hurry and try some too."

Looking at the harmonious table before them, Yu Xiaogang and Flender exchanged glances, as though they had suddenly realized they were outsiders.

No, rather, they had always been outsiders.

But at that moment, Yu Xiaogang suddenly clenched his fists, his eyes filled with unwillingness.

Ever since his trip to Martial Soul Hall had failed to find a way to resolve his Martial Soul's malignant mutation or break through the bottleneck at rank twenty-nine, Yu Xiaogang had been dispirited for a long time.

Now that he had encountered a Martial Soul Fusion Technique possessed by only one Soul Master in ten thousand, how could he possibly give up!

If he gave up, he might truly never have another chance in this life to become famous across the continent and prove himself!

However, Yu Xiaogang, deeply versed in the art of courting women, also knew that he could not be too forceful at this moment and lose his composure. That would only make Liu Erlong dislike him.

So Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and forcibly calmed himself. Then, looking at everyone at the table, his mind began racing.

Qian Lulu was indeed beautiful, but with Bibi Dong as his former girlfriend, Yu Xiaogang's standards had risen considerably, so his gaze did not linger on her for long.

Then Yu Xiaogang's eyes swept over Liu Erlong and Xiao Qi one by one, and he immediately reached a conclusion.

Qian Mo was the core of this group!

A trace of resentment once again rose from the depths of Yu Xiaogang's heart.

Because of Qian Mo's past targeting of him, Yu Xiaogang had investigated Qian Mo as well. He knew that Qian Mo was, like himself, a waste with a malignantly mutated Martial Soul.

But they were both wastes, so why had Qian Mo not only refuted his theories before, but now also been surrounded by a group of beauties?

A knot formed in his chest.

No matter how much Yu Xiaogang restrained himself, his tone could not help becoming somewhat harsh when he spoke to Qian Mo.

"Qian Mo, as a scholar who once pointed out flaws in my theories, this lady does not understand the value of a Martial Soul Fusion Technique, but surely you do!

As her companion, for the sake of her future, could you perhaps help persuade her?"

Qian Mo paused with his chopsticks halfway out, his expression somewhat stunned.

What? I'd already given you a chance. You failed to make it work yourself, and now you wanted to drag me into some moral blackmail?

Before Qian Mo could lose his temper, Liu Erlong's fiery temper finally snapped.

She immediately set down her chopsticks, kicked back with both legs, and made her chair screech across the floor. After drawing the attention of everyone in the inn, she angrily shouted,

"Are you sick? I already said I don't want to do any Martial Soul Fusion Technique with you. Can't you understand?

Get lost already!"

Qian Mo picked up a slice of watermelon and took a bite, watching Liu Erlong transform into a furious dragon. He nodded slightly.

Not bad. Very true to character.

At last, Yu Xiaogang could no longer maintain his outward composure. Other than the elders in his family, who had ever dared shout at him like that?

Yu Xiaogang wanted to angrily rebuke Liu Erlong for failing to appreciate his goodwill.

But upon sensing the soul power pressure across from him, which was clearly stronger than his own, Yu Xiaogang immediately lost his nerve.

For a time, anger and humiliation intertwined in his heart.

Especially when he thought of how such a powerful person was willingly following Qian Mo, Yu Xiaogang became even angrier.

Finally, Yu Xiaogang looked at Qian Mo's conspicuous ear feathers. His courage fueled by rage, he shouted,

"Qian Mo! I was only thinking of your companion's good, yet you wouldn't even help persuade her.

She failed to appreciate it and even humiliated me!

I challenge you to a soul battle, to prove that I'm no worse than you!"

Qian Mo was instantly dumbfounded. How had the fire managed to spread to him?